
Joncquil
IS WORDT WAS (“IS BECOMES WAS”) it says in neon on a bench by Joncquil (1973).

Joncquil

Joncquil

Ton van Kints

Ton van Kints
In a way that defines this fine dialogue/exhibition of works by him and by Ton van Kints (1955) at Galerie Ramakers.

Ton van Kints

Ton van Kints

Ton van Kints

Joncquil
Objectifying time is one of the themes in Joncquil’s work and as such also stresses that theme as a narrative in Van Kints’ works.

Joncquil

Joncquil

Joncquil

Ton van Kints
Van Kints makes, amongst others, ‘new’ works by remaking or renewing older ones.

Ton van Kints

Ton van Kints

Ton van Kints

Ton van Kints
In that process he also piled some of his older distinctive ‘cuckoo nests’ and provided them with a new shiny top.

Ton van Kints

Joncquil

Ton van Kints
These piles have become wall sculptures of time in themselves, while their tops, looking like large, lustrous eyes, give a reflection of the present if you stand in front of them.

Ton van Kints

Ton van Kints

Joncquil

Ton van Kints
His rectangular works presently on show may also look faintly familiar to those who know Van Kints’ works as they too didn’t escape reworking, or rebirth.

Ton van Kints

Ton van Kints

Ton van Kints

Joncquil
It may also show the difference in generation between Joncquil and Van Kints.

Joncquil

Joncquil

Ton van Kints

Ton van Kints
While Joncquil is expanding his horizons in different disciplines, Van Kints reflects on his practices, deepening his knowledge and aesthetics.

Ton van Kints

Ton van Kints

Joncquil

Ton van Kints
As such, in both oeuvres a more retrospective presentation in the near future would obviously be most welcome.

Joncquil
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© Villa Next Door 2018
Contents of all photographs courtesy to Joncquil, Ton van Kints and Galerie Ramakers, Den Haag
Bertus Pieters
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